CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS
The transmission shift lever located to the right of
the driver's seat is used to select gears. The
coach is equipped with a safety switch to prevent
accidental starter engagement if the shift lever is
not in the neutral position.
When shifting from neutral to first or reverse gear,
depress the clutch pedal fully to activate the
clutch brake. This makes it easier to shift from
neutral to forward or reverse.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the clutch brake
mechanism, do not fully depress the clutch pedal
when the coach is in motion.
Upshifting
Always start moving the coach forward with the
transmission in first gear, then shift to second,
third, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh gears (if
applicable). Do not skip gears. Do not shift to the
next higher gear until the engine speed has
reached 1,900 rpm. Double clutching is
recommended for shifting gears.
Downshifting
Double-clutching is also recommended for
downshifting. Always change to a lower gear to
avoid engine lugging. Use lower gears when
driving uphill or downhill, and when driving on ice,
snow or mud (minimum 1,400 rpm).
Use lower gears when driving downhill to make
full use of engine compression. Never let the
engine operate above 2,450 rpm.
Under normal driving conditions, it is not always
necessary to downshift through all gears.
Downshift from seventh to first gear after bringing
the coach to a complete stop.
CAUTION: Never let the engine operate above
2,450 rpm.
CAUTION: Always leave the shift selector in
neutral when the coach is parked.
CAUTION: To prevent premature clutch wear,
always start driving the coach with the
transmission in first gear.
CAUTION: Before ascending or descending a
long or steep grade, reduce speed and shift to a
lower gear. Use lower gears to control speed and
avoid prolonged or frequent braking which will
result in brake overheating and reduce brake
effectiveness. To reduce brake wear, use the
Engine Retarder System "JACOB" when
descending a steep grade.
WARNING: Shifting to lower gears on slippery
surfaces should be done with caution. Sudden
engine compression braking could cause drive
wheels to lock-up, and may result in loss of
control.
STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS
Multifunction lever
FIGURE 28 18024
Use the
"Multifunction lever" to operate the
following accessories:
1. Turn signal
Move the lever up to upper position
1 to signal a
right- hand turn, and down to lower position
1 to
signal a left-hand turn. When the turn is
completed, the signal will be canceled and lever
will automatically return to its initial position.
2. Lane change signal
Move the lever up or down, part way to either
positions
1, and hold it there. The lever will return
to its initial position when released.
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